Hyena Clan Fights Off Wild Dogs and Steals Kill

September 4, 2018 - In South Africa’s Sabi Sand Game Reserve, a wild dog took down an impala one morning in August. The canine predator went to alert the rest of his pack that it’s time to eat … but left the kill unattended. A lone hyena tried to steal the kill, but didn’t succeed. It returned to try again with help from members of its clan. This was the fight that ensued. While both hyenas and wild dogs are apex predators, wild dogs tend to rely on hunting while hyenas often have success scavenging. Hyenas are very versatile in that they both kill and steal prey. Hyenas are primarily nocturnal and have the advantage of hunting under the cover of darkness. Wild dogs and hyenas can coexist well if there’s enough food to share, but a dwindling supply of prey can force them both outside of their protected parks.

Hyena Clan Fights Off Wild Dogs and Steals Kill

September 4, 2018 - In South Africa’s Sabi Sand Game Reserve, a wild dog took down an impala one morning in August. The canine predator went to alert the rest of his pack that it’s time to eat … but left the kill unattended. A lone hyena tried to steal the kill, but didn’t succeed. It returned to try again with help from members of its clan. This was the fight that ensued. While both hyenas and wild dogs are apex predators, wild dogs tend to rely on hunting while hyenas often have success scavenging. Hyenas are very versatile in that they both kill and steal prey. Hyenas are primarily nocturnal and have the advantage of hunting under the cover of darkness. Wild dogs and hyenas can coexist well if there’s enough food to share, but a dwindling supply of prey can force them both outside of their protected parks.